Kenny Everett: Last News

A notorious paedophile and former BBC Radio 1 DJ once described by a judge as 'depraved' has died behind bars, it emerged today.

Benefits are among those to have aired their disapproval of the DJs comments, writing on Twitter: “It’s alright, no big breakfast radio show plays unsigned bands, R1, R2 etc. He’s not John Peel, he’s just a guy at the back end of his career trying to make pay days when he can.

BBC gameshow It's a Knockout was first broadcast on this day in 1966 (August 7) - with contestants taking part in a series of unusual challenges.There have been lots of different gameshows in the years since, with viewers watching contestants take part in series including Total Wipeout, Tumble and The Splash to name a few.However in recent years, lots of gameshows have seen their contestants suffer horrifying injuries as a result of the rigorous challenges - including a lot of our favourite celebrities.READ NEXT: Orlando Bloom unveils devastating back scar which nearly left him unable to walkFrom dislocated shoulders to life threatening situations, Daily Star takes a look at the most horrifying game show injuries ever.Total Wipeout followed in the footsteps of It's a Knockout, including a tough obstacle course that caused many celebrities to be injured during a special edition of the programme.The late Kenny Everett's former sidekick Cleo Rocos suffered a knee injury, which left her on crutches for over three weeks.Meanwhile, personal trainer Kevin Adams tore ligaments, Dominic Littlewood injured his leg and children's TV legend Kirsten O' Brien damaged her knee.It was also reported that former EastEnders actor Joe Swash dislocated his shoulder while taking part too.BBC game show The Splash saw celebrities learn to become professional divers, with a little help from stars including Tom Daley - but one celebrity suffered a life threatening situation.During filming, BBC presenter Rav Wilding suffered an injury to his leg during training and as a result, had to undergo surgery.However, he was later left fighting for his life after developing a blood clot on his lung following the injury - with the ordeal leaving him unable

Piers Morgan and Stephen Fry have led the tributes to comedy veteran Barry Cryer who died aged 86.The English writer was known for his talents as an actor and comedian, as well as writing for performers including Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, Dick Emery, Kenny Everett, and Sir Bruce Forsyth.Broadcaster Piers branded Cryer a ‘giant of British comedy’ on social media and the 56-year-old journalist shared a photo of the late star smiling.He wrote: ‘RIP Barry Cryer, 86. Such a warm, funny and talented man. A giant of British comedy.

who has died aged 86, was one of Britain’s most talented comedy scriptwriters, a calling he successfully matched with appearances on television and radio panel games, most notably Radio 4’s anarchic weekly show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. Starting as a stand-up comedian at the Windmill Theatre in the 1950s, he suffered so badly from a disfiguring form of eczema that he turned to writing instead. With his trademark shock of white hair, bulbous nose and ferocious eyebrows, Cryer later returned to the microphone, and as well as his radio dates had become a popular after-dinner speaker and regular pundit on the business of being funny.

Originally released in October 1975, Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody spent nine weeks at Number 1 across Christmas that year and into the new year.

DON'T MISS...Miriam Margolyes told to 'f*** off' by Richard Harris [INSIGHT]Helen Skelton finally breaks silence on baby news after pal's slip-up [UPDATE]"Now THAT is how you make a Grand Entrance!!! BOOM! @madonna @mtv #QueenOfPop," another wrote.TV presenter Lorraine was also a bit baffled by the star's stage appearance.Following a clip of the VMAs, which was shown during this morning's Lorraine, the host said: "What? What was that?"Now you won't know this but there was a show years and years ago and Kenny Everett used to wear a false bottom when he was pretending to be Rod Stewart."That's not a real bottom.

Legendary singer Freddie Mercury is said to have enjoyed a cheeky friendship with the iconic Diana, Princess of Wales.